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Moderators/Administrators

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Forum Placement: Posts should be related to the board you are posting them on, as per the forum descriptions (see further below). If a Moderator feels it would be best in a different forum, it will be moved and the member will be notified.
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Low Quality Posts: Replies that add little to a post (examples are posts solely consisting of comments such as: "Great Shot" or "Wow!") are fine, as we all like to lend support to other member's photos and postings. However, when these posts occur in blasts (flooding), or when they make up a significant percentage of the member's overall posting habits, moderators may take action ranging from post deletion or ban. (revision 6/12/10)
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Capital Letters: In internet communication, certain usage of capital letters is considered to be yelling. Using all capital letters in a post will result in deletion. Thread titles must begin with a capital letter, and must not have all capital letters, unless as appropriate for abbreviations for locations, airports, airlines codes, etc.
Thread Hijacking: Thread hijacking is the posting of unrelated or off-topic material in a thread. Off-topic posts that exceed two in a discussion are our general rule of thumb, but moderator discretion will be used. This includes but is not limited to jokes and side-comments. Exceptions are if the thread-starter shows willingness to continue the thread's new turn, or if the initial topic of discussion has resolved of its own momentum, as determined by the moderator. Such posts will be deleted or split into a new thread.
Duplicate Threads: Do not post a new thread on the subject of an already existing thread. This may result in merging with the existing topic, or deletion of the new thread. Please use the following time guidelines for new threads:
--> News-Related Posts: If there are developments in a news story, you must use the existing thread unless it has been dormant for at least 2 weeks.
--> Visual Media: Posting of videos or photos found online should not use a new thread unless it has not been posted within 3 months.
--> Request for Information: Inquiries for spotting, traveling or other hobby or travel-related information should not be posted if another thread has been made for the same or similar request for 2 weeks prior (Ex: EWR Spotting Help).

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Descriptive Posts. For the protection of other members, new threads or posts that contain a link with no written description of where it goes or what it is may be deleted. This does not include the description that is required in the thread title; the post itself must also have a description. The only exception will be replies where someone is asking for a specific link.

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Baiting: Baiting other members into an argument is not allowed. A sarcastic remark or a topic that you know (or even if you don't know) will cause an argument, be taken personally, or create drama, will be edited or deleted. This includes unconstructive or aggressive comments in regards to photo database sites such as Airlines.net or JetPhotos.net.

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Smilies: Though often used to set a friendly tone, "smilies" do not necessarily make otherwise aggressive comments or tones acceptable and may still be subject to moderating.

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Misuse: Posting someone else's photos as though your own will result in an immediate ban.

Size: With rare exception, do not post any photos larger than 1200 pixels wide or 800 pixels high unless you are specifically looking for assistance where the original file is necessary. For those unique shots (unique aircraft or individually appealing photo), do not post many in sizes larger than 1200. Threads with a collection of rather "normal" photos (as defined by NYCAviation moderators) will be sent back to the photographer for resizing. (Revision 1/10/10)

Quantity: Post no more than 12 photos in a thread's page, per user, unless a special circumstance and moderators deem it acceptable. Please use judgment.

Load Warning: Any new thread that has more than 9 photos in the first post must have a warning in the thread title (Ex: "Many Photos!" or "56K = NO").

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No unauthorized advertising is allowed on this site. Any that is found will be removed, and the offending party may receive an invoice from NYCAviation.

A link to your website or another's is allowed in your profile only, as long as it does not compete with NYCAviation or deemed to be inappropriate. Links in Signatures is allowed as per the Signature rules, stated above.

Administrative Fiat

Rules may be modified, added or removed at any time. Just because something might not be in the rules does not mean it's not allowed. Any administrator reserves the right to automatically apply warnings, suspensions or bans as they deem fit.

The level of punishment may also be modified as per the moderator/administrator discretion.

Modifications and revisions to the rules will be posted in this list with a date for its addition at its end. A post pointing out the new addition will also be made.

Repeated Violations

The consistent or repeated breaking of "lesser" rules may well lead to a warning from administrators.

Three Warnings

Warnings are given either for offenses of a moderate nature, or an accumulation of lesser ones. Each warning will remain on your account for 6 months. Three active warnings will result in a suspension (ban) ranging anywhere from 2 weeks to permanently, depending on the nature of the violations, at the discretion of NYCAviation Staff.

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Reporting posts

It is strongly encouraged that members use the "report post" option when a violation of these rules has occurred. A Moderator or Administrator is more likely to catch the infraction faster. Click on the Image button and give a small description of the violation. There is a lot of activity on these forums and moderators can't see everything without your help. We appreciate your support.

Forum Descriptions

General Discussion

Discuss aviation in general. Post anything aviation related that does not belong in the other more specific forums.

--> Rumors: "News" that is unconfirmed, or flat out rumors, are to go in the General Discussion forum, and not the News forum.

News and Aircraft Visitors

Keep up to the minute with all the info that members and staff provide. Discuss upcoming news events and special aircraft visitors and equipment subs. Post news from anywhere, not just New York City.

--> Foreign News: Even news from outside of New York City, or even out of the country, can be posted and discussed here.

--> Aircraft Visitor Photos: New threads with photo coverage of a special aircraft visitor may be posted in either the Spotting Planning forum or in this one, but not both. This does not include the Daily Report threads, which is fine for posting there and in a new thread in either forum.

--> Daily Reports:
-Be sure that aircraft visitors you post in the "Daily Report" threads for any airport are not regular service. Your post might be edited or deleted.
-Do not use this thread to discuss runway configuration, weather conditions or other "news" for the airport.
-New threads for more unique visitors are more than welcome to be posted in a whole new thread.

Spotting Planning and Review

Plan out your spotting meet-ups, learn about spotting locations, see who is going out this weekend and post photos and discuss how your spotting adventure went all over the world!

--> Dates: If a thread already exists for a certain airport and date (Ex: JFK 3/18), you must use that thread for posting your own review or plans. New threads will be merged with the existing one.

--> Aircraft Visitors: New threads with photo coverage of a special aircraft visitor may be posted in either the News and Aircraft Visitors forum or in this one, but not both. This does not include the Daily Report threads, which is fine for posting there and in a new thread in either forum.

Trip Reports and Travel Planning

Ask questions about what airline to fly or share great deals that you've found, in addition to posting your trip reports!

Photography

Come and discuss aviation or non-aviation photography. Talk about cameras, nice photos, ask for advice or show off your work!

--> Spotting Photos: Reviews of a day's photography are only allowed here if you are asking for photo-related help, but may be posted in either forum.

Events

--> Thread Creation: You don't have to be NYCAviation staff to start a thread on an event, but if you do create one, try to be as descriptive as possible. If new information is added in a later post in the thread, add it to the original post as well, maybe italicizing or bolding it.

--> Event Types: Events are to be aviation-related only, or for NYCAviation members, but open to any member of the public who would like to attend (unless there is an alcohol-related age limit). Events that exclude anyone for other reasons will be deleted. I will also crash that event in a drunken stupor.

--> Thread Titles: Always post the date in the thread title, and do not use all caps.

--> Reviews: Use the same threads for both planning and review of the event. This includes the photography coverage of such events.

Spotter Blotter

Had a run-in with local law enforcement while watching planes? Good or bad, share it and discuss it here.

--> Anti-Authority Sentiment: Any comments considered to bash or attack law enforcement, government or airport authority will result in deletion of the post/thread, and probably a warning or even temporary suspension as well. Sharing your disappointment or upset feelings about an encounter is fine, but keep it respectful and constructive.

--> Thread titles: For the organization of the threads, titles should state the date of the vent, the airport, and perhaps the specific location after that. (Ex. LGA 4/1/05 – Planeview Park). Limit your personal comments in the thread title.

--> False Comments: Any gross exaggeration or false explanation of events will result in deletion of the thread, and probably a warning or even temporary suspension as well. Accusations of false posts are to be sent to administrators by PM or email ([email protected]) with evidence or a witness report, and are not to be posted in the thread.

--> Names: Do not post any real names of officers, official or civilians in the explanation of your encounter. This includes other members, as sometimes they may not want to be associated with your report. Violations will be deleted or edited, unless the mentioned member has no issues.

Registration Logs and Requests

A place to post registration movement logs, find out registrations that you might have missed, determine the registration from fleet numbers, and more.

--> Log Registrations: All logs, unless it is a vintage log from years ago, must contain the registration of most of the listed aircraft, not just airline and type.

Off Topic

The Galley

A place to speak directly with fellow members. Talk about their avatars, welcome new members, make dinner plans with people, crack a joke, or say whatever you wanted to say in another thread without taking it off-topic.

Site Related

Discuss anything about the site as a whole. Learn about what our plans are for the future and give your feedback. Have a tech problem? Question about moderating? Ideas? Tell us here (or by email; [email protected]).